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PJ04 ZHV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,891 mi
Last recorded112,891 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 ZHV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,891 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

baffles in rear exhaust box collapsed, rattling inside box

clutch stiff

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,891 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed outer door handle sticking (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

baffles in rear exhaust box collapsed, rattling inside box

clutch stiff

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

both rear inner sills corroded

front pads 5mm

rear exhaust section baffles collapsed/rattling

Fail 26 Jul 2019 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

front pads 5mm

rear exhaust section baffles collapsed/rattling

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 110,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill not seam welded at the bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill not seam welded at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,161 miles

Central mirror missing but has mirrors on offside and nearside of the vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2017 109,161 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle Broken away from body floor mount and rear axle mount (3.1.6b)

Central mirror missing but has mirrors on offside and nearside of the vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 105,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 72,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,351 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 49,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 37,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,363 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,363 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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PJ04 ZHV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ04 ZHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ04 ZHV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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